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The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1887-05-04
CHINESE TEA,

Such as 90 Long, Sui Sing and Goo Lo;
also Japan Tea and many other brands too
numerous to mention.
A fine assortment always on hand Of new
styles Of Bamboo Lounges and Chairs Of the
latest pattern. Extra fine and strong Cam
phor trunks in all sizes.
A No. 1. Chinese plain and colored Mat
ting. Chinese Pongee silk at very low figures.
Chinese white silk by the yard or piece.
Chinese Tissue in all shades. Chinese Silk
Crepe.
Chinese Grass Cloth, white, brown and
black, by the yard or piece, at greatly reduced
prices,
A No. 1. assortment Of Chinese Silk Hand.
kerchiefs, plain and embroidered, hemstitched,
colored border, etc.
Chinese silk Sashes Of every description.
Chinese plain and embroidered Slippers.
Chinese Fans In all styles.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06


The Third Annual Meeting Of the
Kansas Equal Suffrage Association
will be held In Topeka, In Music
Hall, adjoining the Topeka Capital
ofIice, January IL, u and Is. Every
body cordially invited. Susan B.
Anthony, Elizabsth L. Saxon, Clara
B. Colby, are the speakers from
abroad. Kansas speakers are Prof.
]. II. Garfield and w. H. CaTruth, Of
State University; Mrs. Fanny b.
Rastall, State President w. c. 7. q.
Rev. RogerE. Of Seneca; Miss Sarah
A. Brown, Pres. Social Science Club /;
Mrs. Annie l. Dlggs, Of Lawrence;
Mrs. Nellie I. Butterfield. Of Florence;
Mrs. NJ. E. Lease, Of Wichita; DR.. D.
w. Scott, editor Baldwin Ledger (;
Mrs. L. V. Watkins, Bernard, and
many more to hear from.
All Auxiliary and other suffrage
societies REQUESTED 10 send delegates
and full reports. Free entertainment
to be furnished to delegates. Those
who wish TO avail themselves OF this
hospitality should report 10 Mrs. I. B.
George, 3s5 Van Buren, ct. Topeka.
ANNIE G.. WAITE, Pres.
BERTHA n. ELLSWORTH, Bec'y.
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ConsHmpiton.

Il is said that $1,000 people die an
nuslly in the United States alone
from this disease. In some sections
Of the country one death in every
three Is from Consumption. This can
be and should be avoided our people
are too careless about an OruInai ,
cough or cold, and other symptoms il
throat and lung affections that lead Of
this disease. You should arrest u
while IL il In the germ. Two or three
doses of DIR. BOsankO's Cough and
Lung Syrup will relieve an ordinary
cough or cold. IL does not dry up q
cough like many preparations on the
market and leave the disease behind
it, but acts directly on the throat and
bronchial tubes, removing all the
phiegm and morbid matter that accu-
mulates i'm the throat and lungs. II
allRys all irritation and renders the
voice clear and distinct. Sold by
OscaT EeitE.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

Dec. LIST, q local suffrage association
was organized In Topeka, and ofieered
~ follows: President, Mrs. T. =.
George; Secretary, Miss Olive P.
Bray; Treasurer, Mr.. Bowman.
Dec. l4-A meeting was called at
Pleasanton, Linn county, by Mrs. L.
v. Watkins, where she with the ss.
sIstance Of DR.. Sara Z. Hall. Of Fort
Scott and Rev. BFownsOn Of Barnard,
organized q strong society, with Mrs.
Belle Armstrong, President.
Dec. 22nd-MFs. Helen NJ. Cougar
organized an Equal suffrage society ct
Mound City, with Mrs. ElwOOd Smith
president.
In the same month Mrs. +. L..
Saxon organized q county and local
society at Mcpherson.
Mitchell county (Kas) Equal Suf.
frage Associations meets every tive
weeks, Rt the reading room. The Of
flcers OF the Association for the cur
rent year: Mrs. Eta Hart, president;
Mrs. Monroe, Vice president; Mrs.
EeWhanks, Secretary Mrs. J. r.
Vaughn, treasurer-LincOlH Beacon.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06
Piles

Piles are frequently preceded by 3
sense Of weight In the back, lOins anu
lower part Of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some at
lection Of the kidney or neighboT
organs. At times, symptoms of indi
gestiOns are present, as fiatulency, un
easiness Of the stomach, etc. A
moisture, like Precipitation, producing
q very disagreeable itching, psrticu
larry after getting warm In bed, Is a
very common attendant. Internal,
External and Itching Piles yield at
once 10 the application Of DR.. BOsanko s
Pile Remedy, which sets directly
upOn the parts affected, absorbing the
TumOr, allaying the intense itching,
and efecting 3 permanent cure where
an other remedies have failed. Do
not DELAY until the drain on the sys-
TEN produces disability, but try II and
be cured. Price 50 cents. Ask your
druggist for Il, and when you cannot
obtain Il Of him, we will send IL, pre-
paid, on. receipt OF price. Address
The DR.. BOsanko Medicine Co., Piqna
Ohio. Sold by Oscar Sets
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W. n. HILL @ Co., FairpoFt. n. Y.
GeBtlsmeB-FOr years my wife has
been q sufferer from Constipation and
Headache, suffering beyond enduf-
anee. She has tried many remedies,
and consulted many eminent physi-
clans, but found no help. About
three months ago she began to take
CObb's Little POdophyllln Pills and
she has had but one return OF the
headache, and that was caused by
OVerWork. Yours Truly,
e. n. STEVENS, Lima. n. Y.
Oscar Seitz. Druggist.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

A detailed description Of what goes
on In the stomach Of child who has
worms. would not be pleasant read
ing. Suffice Il so say that the child lie
In torment, and ever principle Of hu-
manity calls upon Us who are parents
to help the little helpless ones God
has committed 70 Us, by expsiling the
enemy. The Peerless Worm Specific
Is q simple, safe and palaiable remedy.
We ssll Il. No cure, no pay.
OSCAR SEITZ
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Socrates Spouse.

Who knows what excuse there may
have been for Xsntlppe's sad temper?
Many woman are snappish, querulOus
and sour, simply because they are
suffering. DR.. Pierce's "Fsvorite
Prescription" is certain cure for every
feminine weakness and deTange-
meut, and will restore health and
good spirits to the most nervous aud
disheartened invalid, thereby making
her blessing to her family aud the
world. A single bottle will have It's
surprising merit. Price reduced to
one dollar. BY druggists.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

Many INSCRIPTIONS dealers may
tell you they have remedies for Coughs
and Colds equal in merit and in every
respect just as good as the old reliable
DR.. BOsunkO's Cough and Lung Syrup
unless you insist upon this remedy
and will take no other, you are liable
10 be greatly deceived. Price so cents
and 81, 90. Sold by Oscar Seitz.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

A new light thrown on the subject
OF Consumption by DR.. Wagner
Kemp, discoverer Of Kemp's Balsam
for heThroat and Lungs. A remedy
that has proved itself to be a re-
markable compound. It does its
work thoroughly stopping hack
ing cough instantly. Sold by J. }:
Purcell. Price soc. and 81. Trial
af-e Free Get one. =.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

Oscar Seitz, the Druggist, who is al
ways looking after the interest Of his
customers has now secured the sale of
DR.. BOsanko's Cough and Lung Syr-
up, q remedy that never fails to cure
Colds, Pains in the Chest and all Lung
Affections. For proof, tJy q free sam
pie bottle. Regular size so cents and
SI.OO.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

Want OF e0nfdsnee accounts for
half Of the business failures Of to-day.
Oscar Ssitz, the druggist, is not liable
10 fail for the want Of confidence in
Dr.. BOankO's Cough and Lung Syrup
foF be gives away q bottle free 70 all
who are suffering with Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Consumption and all affee-
slons Of the Throat and Lungs.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

II is the current report about town
that Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs lie making some remarka-
BILE cures with people who are
troubled with Coughs, Asthma, BrOn-
chltis and Consumption. J. J. Pur-
cell will give any person a trial bottle
free Of cost. It Is guaranteed TO re-
lieve and cure. Price so cents and 81
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

Allow q cough to run until II gets
beyond the reach Of medicine. They
often say, "Oh Il will wear away,
but in most cases it wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful medicine called Kemp's Bal
sam, which we sell on q positive guar
antee to cure, they would Immediate
" see the excellent effect after taking
the first dose. Price SOC and Sl.9O
Tj-iaf sise free. ]. J. Purcell 2.
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Good Results IN Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper
dealer Of Chattanooga, Tenn. writes
that be was seriously afflicted with a
severe cold that settled on his lungs (;
had tried many remedies without
benefit. Being induced to try DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, did 50 and was entirely cured by
the use Of n few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for
all Coughs and Colds with best re
suits. This is the experience OF
thousands whose lives have been
saved by this Wonderful Discovery.
Trial Bottles free at Oscar Seitz's
Drug Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06
End 10 Rons sornplnu.

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg,
Ill, says: Having received 50 much
benefit from Electric Bitters, / feel 1t
my duty 10 let suffering humanity
know Il. Have had q running sore
on my leg for eight years my doctors
told me I would have to have the
bone seraped or my leg manipulated. /
used instead. three Bottles OF Electric
Bitters, and seven bottles Of Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is nov
sound and we'll
Electric Bitters are sold At fifty
cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arniea
Salve at 25cts. per box by Oscar Seilz.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06
WORKING GLASSES Attention A. on.

prepared 20 furnish all classes with employment
~ home the whole Of the time. or for their spare
moments. Business new, light and profitable.
Persons Of either sex easily from 80 cents g.
S. 90 per evening, aud proportional sum by de-
voting al their time 20 the business. Boys and
We make this Offer To such as are not well sat
isGed 70 will send one dollar % pay for the
trouble Of writing. Fail particulars and outat
free. Adiress GEoRGE SriSsOS & Co. Port and
Maine
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IN. HnmsIInst Nan h snllna

Aswell asthe handsOmest and Others
are invited 10 call on J. J. Purcell and
get q free trial bottle Of Kemp's Bal
sam for the throat and lungs, a RENE
dy that IL selling entirely upon its
merits, and Is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis, and COnsump-
ton. Price so eta. ana 81.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06


Old sores End ulcefs,
Scaldhead and FingW0rm,
Pain In the back and spine,
Swelling Of the knee joints,
Sprains and bruises,
Neuralgia and tOOthace,
Tender feet caused by bunions, and
chllblains, we warrant Beggs' TrOpi-
cal Oil 20 relieve any and all Of the
above.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

ne wise heaolfe.
The day h done aud labor
Is finished with the night,
look my sew ing over.
But hnd Il not just night.
see the missing stitches,
In almost evt ~ seam
To saA tbls ls provoking
Does not suflise- a, mem!
Why did I ever bus IL!
CuBfOuud my ill-starred fate
Once more I've bUtn -'bam bo0Eled, ,
Aud found il out too late.
They told me il was simple"
II what they said is true,
I've cuIue % the conclusion
That / Am simple, too.
For, like an unsolved problem.
Its complex parts suksest
EudeavOF crowned With failure.
Aud everything but rsst.
f'll let il slide 1t suction.
Aud buy the "Vertiual-feed,
Thatis never Out Of order,
And runs with matches speed.
Then al those haunting trOables-
Which. like grim spectres come
Will fade like mists Of morning,
Before the rising sun.
Il would be wise, and well worth
your while to investigate the Davis
Vertical FEED"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

Don't neglect cold, It Is = danger
Gus companion. A Cough, Cold or
Sore Threat requires immediate At
tentiou. Hills Peerless Cough Syrup
viii cure them, or viii refund your
money. OSCAR sEITz
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Sherif's Sale.
STEPHEN BALL,
rs Case No. gfl3

Case No. 2fl8
LUIS HANSON. ct al
10y virtue OF an order Of sale issued out Of the
- District Court Of the Fourteenth Judicial
District within and for the county Of Saline and
State OF Kansas. In the above entitled case. and
10 me directed and delivered, I will, on the Iuih
day Of January, A. ID. lssI, az two O'Clock p. a
OF said day a. the door Of the court house 10
the city OF Salina, Saline county. Kanaas offer for
sale At public auction % the highest and best bid
der for cash In hand. the following described real
estate tO-Wit The east half Of the northeast
range two west. I'm the county OF Saline, state OF
Kansas, with tenements, hereditaments aud
appurtenances thereunto belonging said real
estate Is taken a. the property Of the ahove-naned
defendant, and without appraiscment. will De
soid 10 satisfy said order OF sale or part thereof
Given under my hand this sth day % DPrem-
Der, A. y. lss6. W. W. BARTLETT.
"a sheriff u Saline Cnrntr. knr.-.
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Liver. Blood. and Lunue

II you fell dun d-oz-v. dchH'tatei. s-
salioW cnlur 81 s,siu. or yeilau i-lreuu si-4
on face Of holy. f-f Iif so if.lItialaa or fiiIai
nuss. had TASTE In ulorit I'M rnui beat a.
chills alternating with res lushCs. low spirits
and gloomy fu7-hosiirrs. l4Ngular appetite.
and cuatoil tnneIir. gfl; aIr stilcrlnE from
Indigestion D. SpC rria. and Torpid
Liver or " fiitiou ncaEsH IN many
clsls onlC part I'd .ia-s % lnn4uus are eEpe-
rienced. As rrnefly lar 80 such casIs,
Dr. Picrcc's ficfdfm -Zcdicul Die
GoWery D. uufsf rtI=gl
For Ecnh fsuu-a- Splitting OF
BLOOD, Short Ht- ~ T3rrafh. Etrcn-
chitfs, asia r. severe Coughs, and
kindrrd adtffiuii.. GO Is ga elieialft feInrlF-
Sold NJ uurCsfzgs- at CO. or SIX
EoEELEs Eur S5.n9.
Scnd Zen rTflia uI Hai.f frr Dr. Firrce' 3
hnnE nu iuneiflrs fifilr- tIa..E
WORLDS Diapcarary - dieai lsao-
eAafions ~ -i.ilu 9il.r 2, lf-if tla-. 81 T.
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CONSUNTPTTON,

which Is serOfula OF the Lungs, e ar
rested and cured By this remedy. n taEen be-
fore the last stages % the disease are reached.
From IFS marvellous power over this terribly
fatal disease, when first Offering this now
celebrHfed remedy 20 the public. Dr. PIERCE
thought seriously 81 calling L his ~C0m-
sum PGfOn Curc.r but abandoned that
name a. too limited for n medicine which
from ifs wonderful combination q tonic. Dr.
strengthening. alt rativc. or blood-cielnsing.
anti-hillous pecfurul and nutritive proper
ties. 4 uncqtIuletl. not only as a remedy fnT
consumption. bat FOR All Chronic Dis-
anwRn ~ the
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sIi2sI;I;31;'Etl|lI


from a common BlOteh, or Eruption,
10 the worst Scrofuln. salt rhcum ,
- Fever sorea,H Sealy or Rough
Skin, ia short, an diseases caused by bad
blood are conquered by this powerful, puri-
fying and iuVinnrating medicine Great
Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under its b.
uiVn influence. Especially has it Inaulf csted
il potency IN curing letter, Rose Rash
Rofla. Carbumefcs, Sore Eyes, ScrOf-
ulous sores and STeilingss Hip
iofuf Disease, white STeilimEa,
Goitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
GLANDS. Send ten ceuts IN stamps for q
large treatise, with colurnd plates. on skin
Diseases. or the same amount for q treatise
on scrofulOus Affections.
1.-THE BLOOD Is THE LIFE -
Thoroughly cleanse Il By using Dr. Pierce'a
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
diHeaffOn. a fair skin. buoyaut apir-
ffas and vital strength will be established.
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ABILITY HAS no SEX.

oomnuuieatious and EswspsPsF Clippings sollei-
- Hss. LAVA a. JoHEs.
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Kansas Medicine Go.

Following are the remedies
Kidney aud Liver Cure, for disease OF th-
Kidney and liver.
Pile Remedy, for Hemorrhods and Rectal a..
GERS
Dyspepsia Cure. for Indigestion AMI Consilp7
tion OF the bowels
Lightning on, for all Pains, Rhsnm1fi-na. Neu
ralgia, Diarrhea and Collie
Asihmarine for Asthma. Coughs ard seriou
Bronchial Affections No failure if directions 90.
followed.
DR.. StoEe. the originator % these medicines b.
an Old and experienced physician OF o. cnty-ci-hi
years praetiee. and Is nov devoiing bis entire
time 70 the practice Of bis profession. treating
chronic diseases, aud supcrintending she mana
facture o. his remedies He Is the only physi-
elan In the state Who exclusively treats chronic
diseases. Perfect satisfaction Is guaran tecd
every case entrusted 20 GU care.
Consultation strictly confidential. once Oveo
J. N. Eriesonis Drug Store. Santa Pc avenue
Salina. KanEas. a
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NJ nTTnTTtn b. made. Cut this lut aud
HM IL W return 10 ~. snf We sill send
MWE yo .s f,S sJ , ,a7o.,i, = T. gre

which will brig yCu 10 more money riF BE- auay
than a ythifg else 10 this world. a-y cue ear
Do the work ans live 90 home. Eiiher sex 81
aEes. Something new. fhAt just coins money 80
ali workers We viii STAR ynus cnFitai 20.
needed This Is one 90 The Ecuuirr. ir1iortalf
chances Of lifetime. Those VIII" 4tr af.t itiour
and Enterprises aiii lt delay. and ugI rs free.
Address rRrE = TO-. Au-u-ta "ainr
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Publication Notice.

~ oTICE \ HEREBY GIvEN That Lille E. Keefer
~ a minor, by Aaron her father and next friend,
will on the IN day Of January A. D., 1857, Gle IN
the ofce Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of Ss
line county Kansas, her petition. asking that the
rights Of majority be conferred upon her the said
Lille Z. Keefer, for the purposes and reasons 20
be stated said petition and that hearing upon
said petition will be had before said court the
l2th daY Uf anuary, A. D., 1851, soon there
after As the case can be heard.
LILLE E. KEEPER.
By Aaron Keefer her father and next friend.
aI-3W.
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HnE Ican live At home, aud make more
VIII fmoney al work for us, than a. ang-
OO thing else In this world. Capital not
needed; y0u are started free. Both sexes all
ages Anyone can do the work. Large earnings
sure from fst start. Costly OUTFIT and lertns
fee Better not delay. Costs You nothing g.
send rs your address and End out; 10 You arr
Portland Maine
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-06

has became great Newspaper IN . very few
years. II has secured wide circulation and
COMMANDING influence In 90 ahoTt q time that
older newspapers marvel a. - gucceee- Ine
record uf itl career is like that q Kansas City'a
wonderful groWth-more Ike fascinating fiction
than cold factl. Il s only signteen years old, yet
Il Il raad and admired by the people Of the groat
Southwest nov having over 2.o0os 900 popula-
ten. Enjoying the ADVANTAGES for quick de-
nVgIy Afforded By sixteen railroads, TIE II1TE1
% thorouEhiy distributed over an immgnae
territory a. AZ early hour. Il has STAINED an
unnpproacnabis circulation among those whose
favof II most aeeiously co1fted by tuoioioue
ndvertiaera Moderata charges for space and
satisfactory results have Pop1lari1ed - "a
VertiEinE cclumna TIE II1rEs 10 Always
bFiEht neWEy and entertaining and a worth
subscnbtnG for now. Sad for freo premium
hgt
HTMEu-u ADvANcR-PosTA0K PAID.
LAZY nd sunday, one YEA. "
Daily and sunday, Eix molths. 90
hondsy, wednesday and Friday. ...-.-..-- %
M Sunday Times double NUMBER, one
rhs s-tiv i,:s.S o;,s 81
Address ell communication 10
THE TIMES,
kASA1f CETTs No.
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Notice.
Sale of State School Lands.

sale OF OLaJ6 SCHOOL udQQS,
KIoTtCF re HEREBY GIvEE that the following de-
~ scribed state school Lands and improve
ments situated IN Saline County, Kansas, win be
offered Tor sale a. public auction a. the once OF
the County Treasurer In the Court House a. sa-
lima. Kansas. on Tuesday, January 4ih, D 4,
iss7, between the hours OF ten O'Clock, A. n, and
three O'Clock P. N. No bids will be entertained
for less than the appraised value Of aid land aud
she Improvements thereon shown In this no.
tice, and One-tenth Of purchase money and full
value Of improvements must be paid a. time Of
sale.
MN WRR VIM WuW WWP
NW!ns! rs % 40 6 50 80 % slsS 90
Me- mel Is % 40 8 50 30 o. IS 90
swine! IL - { - 675 go 80 - so
SCI me- Is 4 80 67s 20 o. 50 90
Nv! nv! i6 % 40 ~ ~ 10
Ne!uw! Is Is 4 80 100 2t0 % leo 90
CLARENCE WILsON,
Treasurer Saline County, Kansas.
asst
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-05-05

searched for half an hour for it, how
triumphantly bore the warm object
to my wife, rcmarking, "Now, my
dear. we can have fresh eggs every
morning for breakfast, and all you need
in addition for cakes and puddings.n
But. alas. the heart of man is often
centred upon things of vanity, and it
is not well to put your trust even in
chickens. Perhaps few extracts from
my diary may best serve to show the
sequel:
S"May Lit being the first pleasant
day, the doors and windows were left
open, and my wife, going down stairs
about noon, found two ambitious rOOs-
tiers OH the piano, while a third was
industriously picking at the beads OH
the sofa cushion. In order to prevent
a repetition of the scene No. 3 was con :
verted into stew"
"May 3.-My dog has suddenly de-
velopsd a fancy for playing with the
fowls, and spends most of his time in
chasing them around the yard at any
rate, it keeps them out of mischief"
"May 7.-ODe hen is missing.
suspect the dog"
"May 81 found nest of eggs to-
day in the back of the garden, and in
carrying them to the house in my hat
| stnmbled-eggs and hat ruined"
"May I0.-AnOther hen missing"
"May H. While coming from the
train to-day l noticed a couple of hens
looking very much like mine in n
neighbours yard, but unfortunately the
fowls have no distinctive mark of in
dividuality."
"May l5.-Wrong as regards the
hens. Both have been found sitting
in a corner of the garden were not
disturbed. Prospects of two fine
brOOds'
"May 18.-The newly planted flower
bed has afforded my flock much amuse-
ment, to the ruinatiOn of the plants !;
loss, five dollars"
"May I9.-Another nest found This
time | carried the eggs to the house
one by one"
.'May 2O.-The sitting hens have
deserted their nests. Can the dog
have frightned them off ?"
"May 22.-The rOOsters seem to be
trOabled with insomnia, as they awake
us at all hours of the night with their
growing. No remedy mentioned in
books or papers,"
"May 24.-All the fowls came into
the front hall to-day, and enjoyed
themselves by picking at the bright
tacks, which are usually considered
very indigestible hope they swallowed
none"
"May 26.-The dog must go he was
found to-day eating eggs"
"May 28.-My wife declares that the
chickens must follow the dog but
reprieve was granted, as l found two
nests of eggs" e
"May ga number of fowls miss
ing. AS the dog has been disposed of,
it must be some other agency"
"May 30.-Their fate is sealed. The
old rooster was rather tough eating,
but my wife says that the next butch
er's bill will be considerably less than
usual"
"June 15.-The last pullet eaten. l
have decided that my forte is not
"June I6.-The fowls that were
missing a couple of weeks ago return
ed to-day, but gave no account of
themselves. They seemed rather lone
ly."
"June 1.-Two weeks diet on
chickens is enough so Mitchell, the
cOlOred man who does chores about
the place, was presented with the
prOdigals. Thank Heaven ! no more"
Total loss, including flower bed, hat,
and dog, thirty eight dollars.